"I will build their home from time, love, and memory."

{47/365}: Sunday evening. Wish it wasn't so blurry, but I still love it. Jared spends a lot of time at our house. He's become like one of the family. Even Bella loves him. These kids have such a great time together.

{48/365}: Daddy would kill me if he knew that I let her eat in the den. She's obviously got me wrapped.

{49/365}: 2 pictures today (is that allowed??).

We lost 3 teeth this week! 2 for Jack and one on the bottom for Cameron. One of Jackson's had a filling (which fell out); Cameron lost his (bless his heart) so he wrote this note all by himself. I was highly impressed (as was the tooth fairy - she left $5).

{50/365}: 2 pictures again today (because I still don't know how to do a collage. And because they tell a story together).

We've been working on a new form of discipline with the boys. And (fingers crossed) I think we're getting somewhere. We make them each write when they misbehave. Cameron's made me laugh, though. Dimwod? Not sure where he came up with that. But miraculously they are getting along much better since this episode.

{51/365}: It's such a feeling of accomplishment when the laundry is done. I'm sure most moms feel this way. It's like a fresh start (until the next day when the hampers are full again).

{52/365}: Jackson sick again. I feel like he was just sick. This time fever of 101 and sore throat. He stayed home from school today with Honey. He missed practice. We had a movie party (Tangled again, haha). And popcorn.

{53/365}: Today was utterly EXHAUSTING. Saturday. We started with Cameron's belt ceremony (for high brown), went straight to basketball (changing in the car). Cameron had a game at noon. He changed again for baseball and left with his friend, Jayce, to go to a baseball clinic.

Then Jackson's game was at 1:00. This picture was taken during Jack's game. We barely won, 21-20, but remain undefeated. What an intense game it was!! Jackson had a rough time. The coach was yelling at him, and he took it personal ("because it's my Dad").

And by the way, that's his cousin to his right. How cool is it that they get to play together? You don't even know.

One thing I love about this boy - he is wide open. Even with the ladies. He may break some hearts, but I imagine he will get his heart broken a few times. He has such a giant full heart, and he loves so intensely.

She's a demanding impatient little thing, too. See, when Cameron was a toddler, I read all kinds of books about these strange creatures. He liked to throw a temper tantrum or two. And I remember reading several times that part of the problem with toddlers is that they can't communicate as well as they would like. They are impulsive and have difficulty with emotions and feelings. Ha! Not Bella. She has been communicating just fine for the past year. In complete sentences. And she will repeat herself over and over and over again if you don't answer fast enough (which I admit I tend to tune her out sometimes - third baby syndrome, it happens). The worst thing is that she expects to get things right away. Example - food. If you don't get up and get it fast enough, she just helps herself to the pantry. She is starting to watch more t.v., but has 3 particular shows that she will watch - Tangled, Up and Toy Story 3. And she will only watch them for 20 minutes at a time before she is demanding that you put on a new movie.

Another week has passed. As I sit here typing this, the boys are in school. Yes, it's Saturday. It's a make-up snow day. They were absolutely devastated. Cameron cried the entire morning. He's been a little emotional these days. And very clingy with me. Telling me "I miss you when I'm not with you". Not sure what that is about and hoping it's only a phase. He's always been a momma's boy. But he puts on such a tough facade most of the time. Sometimes it's hard to remember he's only 6.

Bella is playing with her babies and her kitchen. And of course, UP is on in the background. I can nearly recite the script.

{40/365}: Bella wanted to go outside. She even dressed herself. (Note: that is a shirt she is wearing. She doesn't own any tube top dresses. She put her whole body through the neck). And not to mention it was like 30 degrees outside. Nice try, Bella.

{41/365}: I've been looking forward to this for a month. The return of the The Walking Dead.

My mom wanted to take all the grandkids to Golden Corral today after the bball games to celebrate their good report cards. All the kids did really well. Jackson made Principal's List and Kaleb had Honor Roll!! Cameron made Outstanding Dolphin. Couldn't be more proud of these kids. They chose the place (one of their favorites - but probably my least favorite place). My mom takes them there because I refuse. I sucked it up today, though, because of the occasion.

Jordan took Bella to see the chocolate fountain. The boys had a bit too much chocolate. Which is probably what they like most about this place. But they all ate great, and they played some hard basketball, so a little sugar can't hurt.

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My name is Kaci. I am a working mom of 3. Wife to Josh. Mom to Jackson, Cameron & Isabella. My life is dinner, homework, baseball, basketball, grocery lists, laundry, middle school, wine, video games, and schedules. I started this blog because I love taking pictures, and I needed a place to document our life. I wanted a place to write it all down, to remember little details so easily forgotten in the mad rush that is the life of a family of 5. Through my photos and words, I endeavor to capture our story.